Researchers Use Nuclear Power to Produce Hydrogen, Power Fuel Cells from FacilitiesNet.com
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) and Ceramatec Inc. of Salt Lake City have demonstrated the feasibility of using nuclear energy to efficiently produce hydrogen from water.

Mold & the Coatings Connection by Maintenance Solutions
A closer look at the role of paints in mold prevention reveals challenges and opportunities for managers.  Addressing mold in institutional and commercial facilities can be simple or complex, routine or controversial. No consensus exists among environmental professionals, hygienists and healthcare professionals as to the acceptable level of mold exposure in indoor environments. Research does not conclusively indicate that mold can cause illness in a typically healthy individual.

Detecting Broken Rotor Bars Prevents Catastrophic Damage by Hasnain Jivajee and Ian Culbert
With advancements in digital electronics and reduced component costs in recent years, monitoring instruments for use in condition-based maintenance programs have become more cost-effective and dependable. Machinery does not need to be taken out of service as many tests are done online, and in many cases very little expertise is required for testing and data interpretation. This enables the user to make well-informed decisions for planning maintenance and repairs, which ultimately leads to increased productivity.

A New Approach to Maintaining Process Control Field Devices by Thomas Wallace
Adding microprocessors to field instruments has transformed them into data acquisition systems and transmission terminals. Now technicians can use well-designed software to see what is happening inside plant instrumentation.